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August 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Explore Chinese Dance with Hwee-Eng Lee and Kerry Lee
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Explore Chinese dance, history, and culture through a fun, interactive performance with the directors of the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Luis Guevara Salgado
Atlanta
Join Chef Luis Guevara Salgado of Aziza for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Trees – Morning Session
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Trees – Evening Session
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreFermenting Vegetables
Atlanta
Discover the basic science and techniques behind fermenting vegetables and enjoy appetizers as you discuss the many health benefits fermented foods can provide.
Learn MoreSeptember 2023
Member Appreciation Month
Atlanta
Garden members enjoy extra perks in September, including special events, prizes and additional discounts in the Garden and beyond.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Scatty the Scarecrow with Betty Ann Wylie
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join storyteller Betty Ann Wylie and Scatty the Scarecrow as they bring seasonal songs and stories to the Garden.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Labor Day
Atlanta
Join us in the Garden during special Monday hours this Labor Day.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Jon Novak
Atlanta
Join Chef Jon Novak of Tiny Lou's for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Blake Hartley
Atlanta
Join Chef Blake Hartley of Lapeer Steak & Seafood for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music of Latin America with Havana Son
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Explore the sounds and rhythms of Latin America on this musical journey- from salsa to son, cumbia and beyond!
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter IV
Atlanta
Saturdays, September 9 - November 11: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreHoney Bee Biology for Beekeeping
Atlanta
In this class, we will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant to beekeeping.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Tour of Orchid Collection
Atlanta
Enjoy a curator-led walking tour of the Fuqua Orchid Center and orchid collection.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy to teach you how to prepare healthy, delicious foods and incorporate them into your everyday eating lifestyle.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Rye Sourdough Bread Basics
Atlanta
Learn the secrets to making delicious wheat free homemade bread.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Bob Ryan
Atlanta
Join Chef Bob Ryan of St. Cecilia for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Pat Pascarella
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Pat Pascarella of Bastone, Grana, The White Bull and Alici in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreHydroponics Basics
Atlanta
Join us for a discussion and demonstration of the benefits and drawbacks, various methodologies and environmental impacts of hydroponic gardening.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Weather the Weather with Ms. Ladybug
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Ms. Ladybug and friends for a dreamy and playful interactive experience exploring the weather.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Garden Chef Demos: Natalie Fisher-Chavez
Atlanta
Join Chef Natalie-Fisher Chavez as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Philippe Haddad
Atlanta
Join Chef Philippe Haddad of Philippe's by PGH for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreRegistration is Closed: Carnivorous Plants
Atlanta
Discover the diversity, ecogeography and adaptations of a variety of carnivorous plants!
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursday - Saturdays, May - September: Enjoy cocktails from cashless bars and live entertainment while exploring the Garden.
Learn MoreScience Café: Julie Velásquez Runk and Frankie Green
Atlanta
Join us for the next installment of Science Café!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and jamming, and visits from Mr. Travis’s puppet friends!
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursday - Saturdays, May - September: Enjoy cocktails from cashless bars and live entertainment while exploring the Garden.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Planning for Veggie Garden Success
Atlanta
Late autumn is the best time to get ready for next year! Plan your crop schedule, find out great sources for seeds and plants, and learn how to prepare garden beds.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Lights Job Fair
Atlanta
The Garden is hiring on-the-spot at a job fair seeking part-time special events bartenders and special events associates for Garden Lights 2023-24
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Color Me Happy: Plants That Brighten Winter’s Gloom
Atlanta
Presenter Jason Reeves discusses plants with winter interest that can make gray days more bearable.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Julio Delgado
Atlanta
Join Chef Julio Delgado of Minnie Olivia Pizzeria and Fogón and Lions for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Paul Martin
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Paul Martin of Ecco Buckhead in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Magical Creatures in a Magical Garden with Mama Koku
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Mama Koku as she leads audience members in interactive stories featuring some of her favorite magical garden creatures!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden of Eden Ball
Atlanta
The gala returns to the Great Lawn as the Garden’s largest annual fundraising event, generating vital revenue for Garden operations.
Learn MoreOctober 2023
SOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration – Morning Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, October 3 - 31: Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, October 3 - 31: Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Deborah VanTrece
Atlanta
Join Chef Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Duane Nutter
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Duane Nutter of Southern National Atlanta in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreRegistration is Closed: Bulb Basics
Atlanta
Plan your beautiful spring and summer blooms now by learning about the best bulbs for each season.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Edible Container Gardening
Atlanta
Learn to maximize your small yard, patio or window boxes to grow your own healthy and delicious food.
Learn MoreScarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta
October 6 - October 31, enjoy creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Garden.
Learn MoreRegistration is Closed: Beekeeping: Getting Started
Atlanta
Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started.
Learn MoreRegistration is Closed: Gardening for Pollinators
Atlanta
Come learn how to create a safe place for these creatures to thrive in your own garden.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. branches out with free community workshops about fruit tree pruning and maintenance at several local orchards.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreMember Fall Evening in Atlanta
Atlanta
Experience festive harvest activities, featuring hundreds of pumpkins, colorful fall leaves and Scarecrows in the Garden!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Santiago Gomez
Atlanta
Join Chef Santiago Gomez of Palo Santo for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreRegistration is Closed: Winter Container Gardening
Atlanta
This class explores container gardening basics including plant selection, soil types and choosing appropriate containers.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Rodney Smith
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Rodney Smith of 5Church in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Spooktacular Day Camp
Atlanta
Join us for a bewitching camp full of mystical explorations and mischievous adventures.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy to teach you how to prepare healthy, delicious foods and incorporate them into your everyday eating lifestyle.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. branches out with free community workshops about fruit tree pruning and maintenance at several local orchards.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy to teach you how to prepare healthy, delicious foods and incorporate them into your everyday eating lifestyle.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Joey Ward
Atlanta
Join Chef Joey Ward of Southern Belle & Georgia Boy for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFuqua Lecture: Margaret Renkl
Atlanta
Join Author and New York Times columnist Margaret Renkl to discuss her new book The Comfort of Crows.
Learn MoreVirtual: Plant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. branches out with free community workshops about fruit tree pruning and maintenance at several local orchards.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Exploring Native Plants
Atlanta
Transform your yard into a valuable natural community.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Drew Van Leuvan
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Drew Van Leuvan of Farm Burger in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Pruning
Atlanta
Get an expert’s take on the proper timing and techniques for tree/shrub pruning and fall cut-backs.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. branches out with free community workshops about fruit tree pruning and maintenance at several local orchards.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Shobha Swamy
Atlanta
Join Chef Shobha Swamy as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. branches out with free community workshops about fruit tree pruning and maintenance at several local orchards.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Homemade Pie Making
Atlanta
In this class, we cover how to use the crust for both sweet and savory applications as well as fun decorative techniques.
Learn MoreGoblins in the Garden
Atlanta
Show off the little ones’ Halloween costumes on the Goblin Runway and enjoy fun fall-themed games and activities.
Learn MoreDonor Picnic
Atlanta
Mix and mingle at this exclusive event for Donor-level members in the Skyline Garden while enjoying the cooler fall weather, tasty hors d’oeuvres and live music.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Join Chef Matthew Basford of Canoe for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreDrop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta
Wednesdays, March - Oct.: Help us care for plants like Rosa Sunfinger from Trolls: Save the Humans by Thomas Dambo!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Hugo Valdez
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Hugo Valdez of Yakitori Kona in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreGreat Pumpkin-Carving Festival
Atlanta
Watch as contestants compete for the most creative pumpkin head in the Garden while enjoying Fest-of-Ale!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
Atlanta
Join Chef Pamela Askerneese-Henry as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
Atlanta
Join Chef Pamela Askerneese-Henry as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Perfecting Pie Fillings
Atlanta
In this class, we discuss recipes, techniques and practical tips for perfecting a variety of pie types including custards, fresh fruit and nuts.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration – Morning Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, October 3 - 31: Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, October 3 - 31: Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreNovember 2023
SOLD OUT: Build Your Own Terrarium
Atlanta
Build your own miniature garden in a glass terrarium with an assortment of interesting tropical plants!
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Volunteer Orientation
Atlanta
Spread holiday cheer this season during Garden Lights, Holidays Nights!
Learn MoreRegistration is Closed: Tai Chi – Quarter IV
Atlanta
Saturdays, September 9 - November 11: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ Member Premiere
Atlanta
Be among the first to experience the 13th annual holiday lights show filled with many new features.
Learn MoreFabulous Fall Treats Day Camp
Atlanta
Celebrate this beautiful season by make an autumn themed snack each day and marvel at the amazing changes that take place as the Garden prepares for winter.
Learn MoreDecember 2023
Frog Feeding
Atlanta
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby to watch the conservation team tend to the rare and endangered amphibians on display at the Garden.
Learn MoreBotanical Saint Nick
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 25 – Dec. 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreCarols in the Garden
Atlanta
Saturdays, Dec. 2 - 16; 10:45 and 11:45 a.m. Enjoy festive holiday music sung by Atlanta's premiere carolers, the Tinseltones.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 18 – Jan. 7; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing the Fall Harvest – Morning Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, November 7 - December 12: In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ
Atlanta
Saturday, Nov. 18 – Sunday, Jan. 14: Get timed tickets for the annual holiday extravaganza featuring millions of brilliantly colored LED lights and displays.
Learn MoreDrawing the Fall Harvest – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, November 7 - December 12: In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Young Sprouts
Atlanta
Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child's interest in the natural world, including arts and crafts, storybook times and Garden exploration.
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